Melissa McCarthy as Ursula in Disney's live action remake of "The Little Mermaid" (L), Divine performing at the Red Parrot nightclub in New York City in 1983 (R).Courtesy of Disney, Tom Gates/Hulton ...

“Although [having been] inspired by drag queens, I didn't want her to look like a drag queen,” said Peter Smith King of transforming Melissa McCarthy into Ursula Valerie Macon/Getty ; Walt Disney ...

Even an evil octopus witch wants to look her best, but Melissa McCarthy’s new version of Ursula may need a little bit more help with that. At least, that’s what several drag artists are saying after ...

Clapping back. The Little Mermaid makeup artist Peter Smith King is responding to backlash over Melissa McCarthy’s transformation into Ursula. Before and after the film’s May 26 premiere, fans ...

Melissa McCarthy is made up as Ursula (Photo: Disney/Twitter) The hair and makeup artist who worked with Melissa McCarthy on The Little Mermaid has responded to criticism of his work. British artist ...

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Oh, that poor unfortunate transformation. Ahead of the live-action premiere of the Little Mermaid, Disney released several behind-the-scenes moments used to bring the classic tale to life. This ...